Exploration

First, every once in a while I want to display some photography that I really love, which means some bodies besides my own. No, I like my work, but I’e seen once in the mind and then as a finished product, with other work, I get to se the fresh impact of just viewing it. Few people do work that impacts me more than Jim Begley’s. This shot is among my favorites, though that is hard to say since, I can think of at least a dozen of others that I like a lot too. I also am equally affected by Richard Small’s work, and Bill Pekala and Scott Diussa’s stuff when we are out shooting together. O.k. I started with a theme and I’ll get back to it. Exploration, I would like to use today to explore a few things that have been on my mind lately. I’ve come to realize that of all the incredible blessings in my life the most important to me are the relationships.

My relationship with my Lord is first and foremost. I simply can’t imagine going though life without the constant relationship with Him. The comfort, the peace, the joy, the sense of having real worth not because of what I’ve done, but because of who He is, and what He has done for me. Thank you Lord for counting me as Your friend.

Of course the first earthly soul on my list has to be Sherelene. She is my best friend, and the love of my life, as well as the mother to our children, and “Nana” to our grandchildren. She is the only person I trust to tell me the truth, and even though she knows me better than anyone, she still loves me, will miracles never cease??!! Life with her is fantastic………

The next list is too long to make so I’ll spare myself some grief by limiting it to the folks coming to our Moab Workshop. The list of wonderful friends God has blessed me with is just beyond belief, but next week I’m going to be with 35 great folks and some very dear friends. Scott Kelby is one of those people that you can’t believe that he allows you to be on his short list of buddies. I can honestly say I know of no other person, of my acquaintance, that is more talented. Many folks know of his wonderful writing and teaching skills, and most know he is a shooter, but few know just how good he is, he is truly gifted. Then there is his comedic wit, and he is a really great musician. I could go on but I try to keep the blog below a thousand words! Most importantly he really is a great friend.

Richard Small has become a dear friend and a photographer whose work I admire a great deal. I know of no one that does what he does that does it better, and that’s saying a lot. He is also one of the most generous people on earth. Richard is one of those kinds of people that is a blast to hang out with whether you’re shooting furiously or wolfing down a burger. Richard Small is prince.

Jim Begley is a relatively new friend who has become one of my favorite shooting buddies, and he lives right in Corbin so we can see each other a lot, or we could, if I was ever in Corbin! Jim is a very smart guy and he has applied his solid horse sense to his work, he shoots what he knows best and that give him a great affinity for his subjects, his work really shows it. This will be Jim’s first big out west workshop and I can’t wait to see his eyes pop at what he is about to see, I also can’t wait to see how he puts his personal touch on this new subject matter!

My history with Wayne Bennett goes way, way back. We’ve known each other for decades.
First Wayne is truly a great guy, I don’t know that I ever met anyone who didn’t have kind things to say about him. He is also a very good shooter, his bird work is world class and everything he does is very competent. He is also a very good teacher, it’s always great to get to spend time with Wayne.

Tim Isaacson is the photo dept. head at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He is a dear Christian brother and we’ve had a lot of great times when I go up to Liberty to speak to the community and
his classes. Tim is a soft spoken, extremely kind man, who really live his faith. It will be great to have him with us. People will also love his work, He has a great eye.

Thank you Lord for your incredible grace, goodness and love. And now enjoy work from these great friends:

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